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<h1>Ytterbium sesquioxide, Yb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub></h1>

Ytterbium sesquioxide (Yb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) is a chemical compound formed from ytterbium and oxygen. This white, crystalline oxide is one of the primary compounds of ytterbium and serves as a common precursor in the preparation of other ytterbium salts. Its high melting point and stable nature make it a suitable material for certain specialized applications. In the realm of optics and photonics, Yb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-doped materials are of interest for their lasing properties, especially when doped into laser host materials. The compound is also researched in the context of high-temperature superconductors and other advanced materials. Being an oxide of a rare-earth element, Yb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> shares many characteristics typical of the lanthanide series, including its ability to form complex coordination compounds.

<h2>Other names</h2>
<ul>
<li>Ytterbium(III) oxide</li>
<li>Diytterbium trioxide</li>
<li>Ytterbium oxide</li>
</ul>

<h2>External links</h2>
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<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ytterbium(III)_oxide">Ytterbium(III) oxide - Wikipedia</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.webelements.com/compounds/ytterbium/diytterbium_trioxide.html">Diytterbium trioxide - WebElements</a></li>
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